“From the packaging side, we’ll work with our box vendors to remove the amount of corrugate while holding the integrity and quality of product,” McLaws said.

“That’s great for the environment and the consumer to minimize the amount of that kind of packaging.

“From a growers’ standpoint, our growers are extremely savvy on inputs and water management. They take a large initiative to make sure the inputs that need to happen are done in a very conservative fashion but give us the best quality,” she said.

Vice president John McGuigan also points to a new strategy Dulcinea is building that focuses on shipping product shorter distances.

“Being in the market, a locally grown grower, we’re expanding our growing base, especially in the East,” he said.

“By doing that, we’re lessening our carbon footprint. Reaching back in the East is the most important thing we can do to shorten the supply chain. Plus, we know how important locally grown is to the consumer.”